The Pearl-Shellers of Torres Strait: Resource Use, Development and Decline 1860S-1960s
| Author: | Regina Ganter |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Publish Date: | February 1, 1995 |
| ISBN-10: | 0522845479 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780522845471 |
| List Price: | $29.95 |
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Title: The Pearl-Shellers of Torres Strait: Resource Use, Development and Decline 1860S-1960s
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In an ethnically stratified work force, Japanese, South Sea Islander, Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal divers brought up from the sea floor the shell that produced mother-of-pearl, and sometimes pearls. Many men died at this dangerous work. Regina Ganter charts the progress of pearl-shelling from its heyday through its several crises resulting from overfishing to its present cautious management. The book is greatly enhanced by the oral testimony of divers and boat-owners.
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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is The Pearl-Shellers of Torres Strait: Resource Use, Development and Decline 1860S-1960s and it was written by Regina Ganter. This edition of The Pearl-Shellers of Torres Strait: Resource Use, Development and Decline 1860S-1960s is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is February 1, 1995 and it has a suggested retail price of $29.95. It was published by Melbourne Univ Pr. The 10 digit ISBN is 0522845479 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780522845471. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.
In an ethnically stratified work force, Japanese, South Sea Islander, Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal divers brought up from the sea floor the shell that produced mother-of-pearl, and sometimes pearls. Many men died at this dangerous work. Regina Ganter charts the progress of pearl-shelling from its heyday through its several crises resulting from overfishing to its present cautious management. The book is greatly enhanced by the oral testimony of divers and boat-owners.
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Click on this books subject categories to see related titles:
History > Australia & new zealand
Sports & recreation > Water sports > Divers
Book Details Summary: The title of this book is The Pearl-Shellers of Torres Strait: Resource Use, Development and Decline 1860S-1960s and it was written by Regina Ganter. This edition of The Pearl-Shellers of Torres Strait: Resource Use, Development and Decline 1860S-1960s is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is February 1, 1995 and it has a suggested retail price of $29.95. It was published by Melbourne Univ Pr. The 10 digit ISBN is 0522845479 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780522845471. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.
